Word: even
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Dates: during 1920-1920
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...proof of exquisite editorial tact that C. J. Schern Jr. should be the next man to scratch his head and wonder "Why the Professor Leaves his Holly Wreaths in the Window until they Wither." It is proof of even more exquisite tact that Mr. Schern refrains from any solution of the enigma. He tells us why a professor buckles up his overshoes; but he does not tell us why "It has been a custom from time immemorial to hang in--to hang in their win--." It were better...
...thought and reasonableness of that editorial "Greater Ireland," is a case in hand for the Freudians. All of it is predicated on the wish. Speaking of Mr. Eamon de Valera, the admirable specimen, asserts that "The President has encouraged and even secretly inaugurated, societies that are avowedly and actively hostile to the British Government," and that "it is time that those activities should be stopped. And why? And how? Ought de Valera be stopped for the same reasons for which Franklin might have been ejected from France when he went seeking financial aid and recognition for the United States...
...seldom gets into trouble, and when he does he stands much less chance of being injured than one who has not familiarized himself with the art of self-defense, but even though the knowledge gained in boxing may never come into use, the sport brings its full reward in physical condition, muscular and mental alertness...
...measure as adopted is almost identical with that passed by Congress at the last session and vetoed by the President, who seems happiest in the midst of legislation passed during the war for his benefit. Without hostilities emergency measures lose attractiveness for the rest of the country, and not even a technical state of war can make them acceptable. As a sign of the peace administration which will begin on March 4, this abolition of war-time laws is a welcome end to the abnormal conditions created by war. The House has taken a flying start, by its unanimous vote...
...convulsing the city because of the evil ways in which the police had fallen. Figures appeared showing the prevalency of crime and the failure of the police to handle the situation. At the same time the department under fire refused to allow any inspection of its records, or even to answer questions. When Commissioner Enright returned, he published an explosive letter condemning the "muckraking" tactics of newspapers and denying the existence of a crime wave. But he did not explain the silence of his department, nor the reason for hiding its records. Naturally the public, which dearly loves sensation...